Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Episode 20: Monogamy: It's Not For Me

Program Mentions:
Thanks to mtk3 for the lovely iTunes review! It means a lot to a podcaster!
Thanks to Melinda, AKA Yanderwoman, for gifting me the Mama Vertebrae Pattern. How Sweet!

Catching Up: I've been a little sick, so forgive my scratchy voice!

Knitting Segments

Show-Ready Knits

Big Chunky Comfy Hat by Erica Kempf 

Knits in Rehearsal

Effortless, by Hannah Fettig 

Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks

TGV By Susan Ashcroft

Auditioning Knits 

Bluesand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

Barley by Tin Can Knits

Bella Vita Cardigan by Christina Ghirlanda 

Knitting News, Notes and Events

Carolina Fiber Frolic was so much fun. Perfect amount of knitting, talking and drinking wine! 

I announced the winner of the skein of self-striping sock yarn from Berry Colorful Yarnings. Check out this episode to see if you won! 

Working on the next KAL, but stay tuned for information about the Knit Your Bit Campaign from the WWII Museum. They have a program where you knit scarves for Veterans. 

Technology Talk-Back: Stashbot

Stashbot is a new app by Hannah Fettig that helps (enables?) you to choose the right amount of yarn for your projects! Check it out and let me know what you think! 


Non-Knitting 

I apologize for not having a new crockpot recipe to share with you. I promise to get back on track in episode 21!

Love it or Leave it

Love it: 
Keurig Coffee Maker installed at school! Yay!! 


Leave it: 
Car accidents and driving a giant mini-van for a week! 

Here's a link to the Seinfeld video I referenced. 

Other News and Notes

Here's the recipe for the Mexican Street Corn and the Off the Cob Version

Yay! Thanksgiving! 

I found a couple of running partners. I'll let you know how it works out! 







Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Episode 19: Yarn Hangover

Catching up:
Enjoyed some quality time with my mom last weekend (she's awesome), saw a play and had a soup party this weekend!

Knitting Segments 

Show-Ready Knits


Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier 

Michelle's Atelier (good project photos to come!)

       Slip Stitch Seam

       The Knitting Answer Book 

Knits in Rehearsal


Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki


                Tosh Merino Light By Madeline Tosh 

#NaKnitSweMo Sweater: Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
         
                Yowza What a Skein by Miss Babs in Coffee Break 

Auditioning Knits

Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker

Arenales by Amy Christoffers


Knitting News, Notes and Events


Enjoy some SAFF photos! 











My Purchases: 
A Día de los Muertos bag from Sew Flo. Check them out on Etsy! 
Miss Babs Yowza (see link above) 
Jones Street DK from The Copper Corgi

Enjoy this article by Franklin Habit about How to be at a Fiber Festival


Knitting Talk Back: Knitting and Technology

This will be a mini-series on how I use technology aid in my knitting. This knitting talk back is about my favorite knitting app, Knit Companion

A Contest...

Don't forget to enter the contest in the Ravelry thread to win a skein of sock yarn from Berry Colorful Yarnings and, bonus prize, a small sock size project bag from Yasmin at Knit Shear Bliss










Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock



Love it or Leave it


Souper Sunday Soup Party: Try it with your friends! 


Someone at my school was my coffee angel this week, how sweet is this? 
Leave it: It's getting dark way too early! 

Other News and Notes: I Got Nothing this week! 

Thanks for listening! 







Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Episode 18: Drinking Game!

Program mentions go out to The Carolina Fiber Girls for mentioning me on their podcast! Thanks ladies.

Also thanks to knittersusan for the kind words on the iTunes review.

Catching Up:
If you are in the area, visit Childress Vineyards and Native Vines to try some North Carolina Wines. 

Knitting Segments


In Rehearsals: 

Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier 


                       Madeline Tosh Pashmina in the Hosta Blue Colorway 

                       Icord Bind-off Tutorial From Craftsy

I mentioned the Curious Handmade Podcast hosted by Helen Stewart, check it out if you haven't already.


Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks


TGV High Speed Knitting by Susan Ashcroft 
                       Crazy Zauberball

Auditioning Knits: 





Knitting News, Notes and Events  


Carolina Fiber Frolic, November 7-9

SAFF, October 24-26


A Giveaway from Berry Colorful Yarnings. Make sure you listen to hear the rules for the contest and enter ASAP! 

Also listen for the special coupon code that Michelle from Berry Colorful Yarnings is generously offering for podcast listeners. She will have an update on October 23! 

Maria from Elegant Economy Knits has a very special pattern that will be released October 27th called The Graceful Pullover. I will make sure to link the pattern once it is available. 


#BecauseofKnitting has been really great! Keep it up on Ravelry and on Instagram. 

Knitting Talk Back: 

Health Benefits of Knitting

Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock: 

Easy Crockpot Black Bean Soup


Love it: 

Homeland (I know, I'm late!) 

I got a massage last week! Yay!!

Leave it: 

Bad health news from a friend. 

Other news and Notes: 

The running continues! 

Thanks for listening! 











Saturday, October 11, 2014

Episode 17 is a special episode so there's no normal segments this week! Hope you enjoy the special interview and listen to see if you won a prize for the PalKal 2014!

Please check out the FibroFibers website and donate to the KickStarter if you are able! Good things are coming from FibroFibers!

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Episode 16: Because of Knitting

Knitting Segments

In Rehearsals: 

Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier 

                  Icord information

                       Madeline Tosh Pashmina in the Hosta Blue Colorway 
 
                       Icord Bind-off Tutorial From Craftsy

Vitamin D

TGV High Speed Knitting by Susan Ashcroft 
                       Crazy Zauberball

Color Addiction Cowl by Jodi Baldwin

Auditioning Knits: 





Knitting Events: 

The Pal Kal ends on October 1st, get those FOs on the non-chatter thread. 

The Charlotte Yarn Crawl is happening this weekend, September 26th through October 4th

October 12th I'll be at a Pre-Carolina Fiber Frolic in Greensboro

October 24th I'll be at SAFF. 
SAFF Please let me know if you're going to be there on Friday and let's meet up!

November 7-9 I'll be at the Carolina Fiber Frolic

FibroFibers Kickstarter. Check it out and donate! She made it past her initial goal but she's now looking at even better expansion ideas.

This yarn is also carried at the Yarnhouse which is right in my neighborhood.

Knitting Talkback: Because of Knitting

What has knitting done for you? How has it helped you? Why is it so important to you? Be sure to post daily knitting pictures on Instagram with the hashtag #becauseofknitting and also post to the Episode 16 thread on Ravelry. I would love to hear your stories and comments on this topic. 

In the Wings:
Stash Enhancement


I totally fell off the wagon and bought yarn from Webs to make the Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki

I got the exact yarns called for in the pattern, which I never do! 

MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light in the colors Astrid Grey, Edison Bulb and Fluoro Rose. I'm so excited and I just can't hide it! 

Yarn Ink Sparkle Sock, check out the YarnInkStudio shop on Etsy! So Pretty! 

Yarn box delivery this month was a Sport Weight by Delicious Yarns in the Red Velvet and Cherry color ways. Check out their website, so cute and creative! 

Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock:

Creamy Crock-Pot Chicken Tomato Soup

Love it or Leave it: 

Love: Spinning Class at the YMCA this week, I'll definitely go back! 

Leave: Negativity in general

Other News and Notes: 

I ran my second 5k and I finished in 29:50! 

I auditioned for a show last weekend, but I just found out today (post-recording) that I didn't get the part. That's the way it goes sometimes! 











 





Thursday, September 11, 2014

Episode 15: I DO Knit Shawls! 

Knits In Rehearsals:

Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier 

                  Icord information

                       Madeline Tosh Pashmina in the Hosta Blue Colorway 
   
                       Icord Bind-off Tutorial From Craftsy

TGV High Speed Knitting by Susan Ashcroft 
                       Crazy Zauberball

Color Addiction Cowl by Jodi Baldwin


Auditioning Knits:

Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki


                Tosh Merino Light By Madeline Tosh 

                 Knit Picks Stroll Neon  

Seam on Seam by Veera Valimaki

Quadratic by David O'Kelly


Knitting News, Notes and Events:

Pig Skin Party Kal hosted by BostonJen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Knitalong, hosted by Sarah and Kristi of the In a sKnit Video Podcast

Chill Chaster KAL hosted by Susie and Danie of The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast

SAFF Please let me know if you're going to be there on Friday and let's meet up!

Carolina Fiber Frolic


Non-Knitting Segments:

What a Crock: Slow Cooker Zucchini Ziti

Love it: Lovely Fall-like weather we are having in Charlotte

Leave it: Feeling overwhelmed at work

Other News and Notes:

Finished my First 5k!
Signed up for a second on on September 13th!

Dyakraft Needles





Saturday, August 30, 2014

Episode 14: It's a Blog Thing

Recorded on August 19th, 2014

Thanks so much for the iTunes reviews!

Show Ready Knits


Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman

Knits in Rehearsal

Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier 

                  Icord information

                       Madeline Tosh Pashmina in the Hosta Blue Colorway 

Quick Ribs Hat by Rachel Plafchan

                      Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick 

Auditioning Knits 



                    Knit.FM Podcast



Talk Back: Blogs

I use Feedly to collect all of my blogs

Knitting Blogs:






Non-Knitting Blogs: 

Putting Me Together (A Fashion Blog) 


Pal-Kal is moving right along! Please join in! 

Non-Knitting Segments


What a Crock!



Love it or Leave it